Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers

Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers

Editor(s): Jean M. J. Fréchet, Donald A. Tomalia

Published Online: 25 APR 2002

Print ISBN: 9780471638506

Online ISBN: 9780470845820

DOI: 10.1002/0470845821

Series Editor(s): John Scheirs

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With contributions from many of the world's leading scientists in the field of dendritic research and development, Dendrimers and Other Dendritic Polymers provides a comprehensive review of this rapidly expanding and exciting new field of polymer science. Of interest to academia and industry alike, this book covers the synthesis, characterization, unique properties, potential for novel applications and technical challenges associated with these polymers.
* Detailed coverage of all known subclasses of dendritic polymers, including their properties and synthesis
* Insight into the potential commercial applications of dendritic polymers, including drug delivery, cancer therapy, coatings and adhesives
* Identification of the key trends and perspectives in dendrimer research
* Essential reference for polymer chemists, materials scientists and plastics engineers working in academia and industry alike

Table of contents

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      Front Matter and Index (pages i–xxxix)

  2. Part I: Introduction and Progress in the Control of Macromolecular Architecture

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction to the Dendritic State (pages 1–44)

      D. A. Tomalia and J. M. J. Fréchet

    2. Chapter 2

      Structural Control of Linear Macromolecules (pages 45–66)

      C. J. Hawker

    3. Chapter 3

      Progress in the Branched Architectural State (pages 67–90)

      J. Roovers

    4. Chapter 4

      Developments in the Accelerated Convergent Synthesis of Dendrimers (pages 91–110)

      A. W. Freeman and J. M. J. Fréchet

    5. Chapter 5

      Formation, Structure and Properties of the Crosslinked State Relative to Precursor Architecture (pages 111–145)

      K. Dus̆ek and M. Dus̆ková-Smrčková

    6. Chapter 6

      Regioselectively-Crosslinked Nanostructures (pages 147–170)

      C. G. Clark and K. L. Wooley

    7. Chapter 7

      Hybridization of Architectural States: Dendritic-Linear Copolymer Hybrids (pages 171–196)

      P. R. L. Malenfant and J. M. J. Fréchet

    8. Chapter 8

      Statistically Branched Dendritic Polymers (pages 197–208)

      E. Malmström and A. Hult

    9. Chapter 9

      Semi-Controlled Dendritic Structure Synthesis (pages 209–236)

      R. A. Kee, M. Gauthier and D. A. Tomalia

  3. Part II: Characterization of Dendritic Polymers

    1. Chapter 10

      Gel Electrophoretic Characterization of Dendritic Polymers (pages 237–253)

      C. Zhang and D. A. Tomalia

    2. Chapter 11

      Characterization of Dendritically Branched Polymers by Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS), Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) (pages 255–284)

      B. J. Bauer and E. J. Amis

    3. Chapter 12

      Atomic Force Microscopy for the Characterization of Dendritic Polymers and Assemblies (pages 285–307)

      J. Li and D. A. Tomalia

    4. Chapter 13

      Characterization of Dendrimer Structures by Spectroscopic Techniques (pages 309–330)

      N. J. Turro, W. Chen and M. F. Ottaviani

    5. Chapter 14

      Rheology and Solution Properties of Dendrimers (pages 331–358)

      P. R. Dvornic and S. Uppuluri

  4. Part III: Properties and Applications of Dendritic Polymers

    1. Chapter 15

      Dendritic and Hyperbranched Glycoconjugates as Biomedical Anti-Adhesion Agents (pages 359–385)

      R. Roy

    2. Chapter 16

      Some Unique Features of Dendrimers Based upon Self-Assembly and Host–Guest Properties (pages 387–424)

      J.-W. Weener, M. W. P. L. Baars and E. W. Meijer

    3. Chapter 17

      Dendritic Polymers: Optical and Photochemical Properties (pages 425–439)

      D-L. Jiang and T. Aida

    4. Chapter 18

      Bioapplications of PAMAM Dendrimers (pages 441–461)

      J. D. Eichman, A. U. Bielinska, J. F. Kukowska-Latallo, B. W. Donovan and J. R. Baker

    5. Chapter 19

      Dendrimer-Based Biological Reagents: Preparation and Applications in Diagnostics (pages 463–484)

      P. Singh

    6. Chapter 20

      Dendritic Polymer Applications: Catalysts (pages 485–514)

      A. W. Kleij, A. Ford, J. T. B. H. Jastrzebski and G. van Koten

    7. Chapter 21

      Optical Effects Manifested by PAMAM Dendrimer Metal Nano-Composites (pages 515–545)

      T. Goodson

    8. Chapter 22

      Dendrimers in Nanobiological Devices (pages 547–557)

      S. C. Lee

    9. Chapter 23

      Antibodies to PAMAM Dendrimers: Reagents for Immune Detection, Patterning and Assembly of Dendrimers (pages 559–566)

      S. C. Lee, R. Parthasarathy, T. D. Duffin, K. Botwin, J. Zobel, T. Beck, R. Jansson, G. L. D. Kunneman, E. Rowold and C. F. Voliva

  5. Part IV: Laboratory Preparation of Dendrimers and Conclusion

    1. Chapter 24

      Preparation of ‘Fréchet-type’ Polyether Dendrons and Aliphatic Polyester Dendrimers by Convergent Growth: An Experimental Primer (pages 567–586)

      J. M. J. Fréchet, H. Ihre and M. Davey

    2. Chapter 25

      Laboratory Synthesis of Poly(amidoamine)(PAMAM) Dendrimers (pages 587–604)

      R. Esfand and D. A. Tomalia

    3. Chapter 26

      Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(Propylene imine) Dendrimers (pages 605–616)

      M. H. P. van Genderen, M. H. A. P. Mak, E. M. M. de Brabander-van den Berg and E. W. Meijer

    4. Chapter 27

      Laboratory Synthesis and Characterization of Megamers: Core-Shell Tecto(dendrimers) (pages 617–629)

      D. A. Tomalia and D. R. Swanson

    5. Chapter 28

      Conclusion/Outlook – Toward Higher Macromolecular Complexity in the Twenty-First Century (pages 631–633)

      D. A. Tomalia and J. M. J. Fréchet

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